The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225d Cabrio Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Cabriolet GTI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 43,300
€ 37,100
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 225d Cabrio is 17.4 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI.
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1413
1774
1984
1414
1782
2044
1774 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2044 mm
1413 mm
Height
1414 mm
2690
4432
2578
4258
4432 mm
Length
4258 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
8.79 %
General
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
F23
Generation
1K
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
221 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 225d Cabrio
450 NM
350 NM
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Performance
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 225d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
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7.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 kg/bhp
BMW 225d Cabrio
7.47 kg/bhp
6.94 kg/bhp
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 225d Cabrio
61 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
702 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 225d Cabrio
702 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
BMW 225d Cabrio
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225d Cabrio
VW Golf Cabriolet GTI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
250 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
